International Safety Instruments Surveyor Owner's Operation Manual

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Owners Operation Manual

Thermal Imaging System

International Safety Instruments, Inc.

SURVEYOR

Owner’s Operation Manual

WARNING

Disassembly of the components beyond the procedures described

herein shall not be performed. Additional disassembly may cause

component damage and shall be performed only by authorized

personnel or ISI.

INTERNATIONAL SAFETY INSTRUMENTS, INC.

922 Hurricane Shoals Road Lawrenceville, GA 30043

770-962-2552 888-ISI-SAFE (toll free) FAX 770-963-2797

www.intsafety.com E-Mail: info@intsafety.com

Part Number 084061 Issue A September 2001 Artwork Number A49089 Issue A September 2001

Thermal Imaging System

SURVEYOR

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

Warnings and Exclusions 1

1.0 Specifications 3

2.0 System Components 4

3.0 General Operation 4

3.1 Battery Installation 4

3.2 Red Button Operation 5

3.3 Black Button Operation 5

3.3.1 Videomix

3.3.2 Rev erse Polarity

3.4 Ke vlar Handstrap 5

3.5 K e vlar Neckstr ap 6

3.6 Battery Life Indicator 6

3.7 Sensor T emperature Warning 6

3.8 Setting Time & Date 7

3.9 Setting T emperature Scale 7

4.0 Options & Accessories 8

4.1 Pyrometer 8

4.2 Video Mix 8

4.3 Reverse Polarity 9

4.4 Pistol Grip Handle 9

4.5 Surveyor Transmitters 9

5.0 Inspection and Maintenance 10

5.1 General Inspection After Each Use 10

5.2 Periodic Inspection 11

5.3 Battery Maintenance 11

5.4 Cleaning 12

6.0 Warranty 13

PREFACE

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IMPORTANT POINTS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

THE ISI SURVEYOR THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM IS NOT LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND SHOULD NOT BE USED AS SUCH. FAILURE TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN ITS’ FAILURE LEADING TO POSSIBLE INJURY AND/OR DEATH.

INTENT

This manual is intended to acquaint owners’ and users’ with the oper ation of the SUR VEYOR Thermal Imaging System and to provide important safety inf ormation and limitations. All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information av ailable at the time of printing. The right is reserved to make changes at an y time without notice.

IMPORTANT

All personnel using this product shall be thoroughl y familiar with the operation, inspection and safety precautions outlined in this manual.

Equipment should be thoroughly chec ked and cleaned after exposure to intense heat or harsh c hemicals.

The ISI SURVEYOR is designed to be simple to use and easy to maintain and will operate for many y ears if properly handled, maintained and cleaned. The instructions for care and use given in this manual must be read, understood and carefully followed before the equipment is used.

The procedures in this manual DO NO T render ISI liab le for any losses or injury arising from actions based on use of same.

Spare parts and accessories are available through your local ISI authorized distributor . Service beyond the scope of this manual is not recommended. If a prob lem arises, the equipment should be remo v ed from service, tagged for repair and forw arded to the f actory for e valuation and/ or repair.

DESCRIPTION

The SURVEYOR Thermal Imaging System is designed to provide the trained user with the ability to see in dark and smoke filled environments. Engineered to withstand the rigors of firefighting, the SURVEYOR can be used for search and rescue, siz e-up, seat of fire location, HazMat and overhaul operations . Once integrated into the Standard Operating Procedures, the SUR VEYOR will become one of the most important firefighting tools used to save liv es and property.

OPERATOR INFORMATION, WARNINGS, LIMITATIONS & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

All operators must read, understand and be thoroughly familiar with the operation and use of the equipment and the contents of this operators manual prior to first use.

WARNING: Improper use or abuse of this equipment in a hazardous environment or atmosphere could result in serious injury or ev en death.

As with all fire service equipment, standard operating procedures must be written, implemented and follow ed for the thermal imaging systems. Priority should be given to proper egress should the equipment malfunction or fail while inside the fire scene.

All operators and potential operators should receive tr aining in a controlled fire scene simulation (i.e. training to wer or liv e b urn) bef ore actual use in a fire environment. Training shall include egress procedures should the camera system fail.

Thermal Imaging Cameras and their accessories are not life support equipment and shall not be used as such.

The service life or battery duration of this camera can be reduced by heavy usage or e xtreme en vironmental conditions. Every fire scene and environment is unique and therefore battery duration can not be predetermined to an exact time limit. The “Low Battery Indicator” w arning SHALL be adhered to and requires IMMEDIATE egress upon implementation.

Users’ should only enter a hazardous en vironment with a fully charged battery . The fire en vironment aff ects the duration of the battery and therefore e xact duration time will v ary from incident to incident.

Exposure to extreme high heat environments for an extended period of time and repeated exposures to high heat environments ma y result in the

degradation of the thermal image and possible damage to the camera sensor. Allow for adequate cool do wn when e xposed to e xtreme high heat before reusing the camera. The user shall adhere to the “Sensor Temperature Warning” section (3.7) of this man ual. The thermal imaging camera is not capable of seeing through glass, w ater or reflectiv e objects . Although IP67 waterproof, the camera cannot be used underwater.

The SURVEYOR is not rated as “intrinsically saf e .” Use extreme caution and avoid e xplosiv e atmospheres when operating this camer a.

Radio transmissions and other electromagnetic radiation may cause interference with the SUR VEYOR.

WARNING: NEVER point the thermal imaging camera directly at the sun.

1.0 SPECIFICATIONS

CONFIGURATION: HAND HELD CASE CONSTRUCTION: ULTEM DIMENSIONS:

Height 7.25 inches with visor Width 6.5 inches

Length 13.0 inches SENSOR: DIGITAL BST SOLID STATE ARRAY SIZE: 320 x 240 WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 1 oz. with battery POWER SOURCE: 6V Rechargeable NiMH Battery OPERATING TIME: up to 3 hours FIELD OF VIEW: 59

NETD: < 0.1oC VIDEO OUTPUT: EIA, 525 lines, 60Hz

2.0 SYSTEM COMPONENTS

THE SURVEYOR COMES STANDARD WITH:

(1) Thermal Imaging Camera

(2) Rechargeable NiMH Batteries

(1) External Battery Charger

(1) Internal Battery Charger

(1) Ke vlar® Nec kstr ap

(1) Carrying Case

(1) Cigarette Lighter Adapter

(1) Operation Manual

(1) External Battery Charger Manual

(1) Warranty Card

3.0 GENERAL OPERATION

3.1 BATTER Y INSTALLATION

3.1.1 Place the camera upside down with the LCD screen facing you. Loosen the cam-lock fastener by pulling up on the butterfly shaped handle until it is perpendicular to the battery compartment. Turn the handle towards you until the cam-lock hook separates from the latch plate. Open battery compartment lid.

3.1.2 Place the battery , contact side down, into the compartment. With the Duracell battery, it does not matter which direction the battery is placed as long as the contact side is facing down.

3.1.3 Close the lid. Line the camlock hook up with the latch plate and turn butterfly handle awa y form you until totally secure. Push down on the butterfly handle to lock. Be sure the b utterfly handle is facing tow ards the top of the camera when in the lock ed position.

WARNING: Replacement batteries must exactly match the configuration and ratings of the original batteries supplied with the Surveyor. Use of unappro v ed batteries ma y result in system malfunction or failure which could lead to injury or death.

3.2 RED BUTT ON OPERATION - ON/DELAY OFF MODE

3.2.1 To turn the camera on, push the red button f or about one second then release. The camera will take between 15 to 30 seconds to warm up and provide a thermal image. To turn the camera off, push and hold the red button until the image disappears.

3.3 BLACK B UTT ON OPERATIONS

3.3.1 VIDEO MIX (if installed)

3.3.1.1 To initiate the Video Mix

feature, push and hold do wn

the black button. To end Video

Mix feature, release the b lack

button. (See section 4.2 for

explanation of this f eature.)

3.3.2 REVERSE POLARITY (if in-

stalled)

3.3.2.1 To initiate the Reverse

P olarity feature, push or click

the black b utton. (See section

4.3 for e xplanation of this

feature.)

3.4 KEVLAR® HANDSTRAP

3.4.1 On the right side of the camera is a fire retardant adjustable handstrap b y which to hold the camera. (See maintenance section for replacement procedures.)

3.4.2 The handstr ap can be used b y either sliding y our hand through it and gripping the camera or , gr asping the handstrap b y placing your hand ov er and through the top of the str aps.

3.4.3 To loosen the hand strap, g rip the buc kle tab and push awa y from y our body par allel to the strap. To tighten, simply pull on the free end of the strap to pull through the buckle .

3.5 KEVLAR® NECKSTRAP

3.5.1 Attach neckstrap to “D” ring located at the rear handstrap connection. Nec kstr ap can be w orn several different ways and is up to the users discretion.

3.6 BATTER Y LIFE INDICATOR

3.6.1 A battery life icon is visible on the low er left hand side of the screen and indicates the lev el of battery power av ailab le .

NOTE: It is recommended to have a full battery indicated before entering a fire scene.

3.6.2 When the battery lev el decreases to appro ximately 5 minutes of battery life left, the words “Lo w Battery” will flash on the screen. Operator should immediately lea v e the hazardous environment.

3.7 SENSOR TEMPERA TURE W ARNING

3.7.1 Should the internal temperature of the camera begin to reach it’s oper ating limit, the words “Critical F ailure Immanent” will appear on the screen. Operator m ust immediately lea v e the hazardous environment when warning appears.

NOTE: Due to the numerous environmental variations between fire scenes, there is no wa y to predict the amount of time bef ore sensor shutdown after the warning appears on screen.

Connecting External Battery Charger

Internal Battery Compartment and pods for setting time, date, and temperature

Illustration 1

3.8 SETTING DATE & TIME (see Illustration 1)

3.8.1 Place the camera upside down with the LCD screen facing you. Loosen the cam-lock fastener by pulling up on the b utterfly shaped handle until it is perpendicular to the battery compartment. Turn the handle towards you until the cam-lock hook separates from the latch plate. Open battery compartment lid. Remove battery if present.

3.8.2 Plug the power cord to the external charger. Remov e the dust cap from the external charging jack on the top side of the camera (1). Line up the charger plug with the jack using the guide. With very little force, slide the plug into jack (2). Screw the lock ring down. Plug the external charger into an AC outlet.

3.8.3 Turn the camera on by pushing the red button. Locate the cursor pods “A” and “B” inside the battery compartment (3). Using a toothpick or end of a paper clip , depress and hold pod ”B” down until the date and time appear on the screen. The hour should be highlighted and blinking. Adjust the hour by pressing the “A” pod until displayed hour is sho wn. To move to the next setting, press pod “B” and to adjust the setting press the “A” pod. This process will take you through minutes , seconds, month, date , century (first two digits of the year) and the decade (last two digits of the y ear). If no button is depressed for a short time, all the changes are saved and the date and time disappear from the screen.

3.8.4 Place the battery (contact side down) into the compartment. With the Dur acell battery, it does not matter which direction the battery is placed as long as the contact side is facing down (see section 3.1).

3.8.5 Close the lid. Line the cam-loc k hook up with the latch plate and turn butterfly handle awa y from y ou until totally secure. Push down on butterfly handle to loc k. Be sure the butterfly handle is facing tow ards the top of the camer a when in the lock ed position.

3.9 SETTING TEMPERATURE SCALE (see Illustration 1)

3.9.1 Place the camera upside down with the LCD screen facing you. Loosen the cam-lock fastener by pulling up on the b utterfly shaped handle until it is perpendicular to the battery compartment. Turn the handle towards you until the cam-lock hook separates from the latch plate. Open battery compartment lid. Remove battery if present.

3.8.2 Plug the power cord to the external charger. Remov e the dust cap from the external charging jack on the top side of the camera (1). Line up the charger plug with the jack using the

guide. With very little force, slide the plug into jack (2). Screw the plug down. Plug the external charger into an AC outlet.

3.8.3 Turn the camera on by pushing the red button. Locate the cursor pods “A” and “B” inside the battery compartment (3). Using a toothpick or end of a paper clip , depress and hold both the “A” and “B” pods b uttons sim ultaneously until the screen reads “Select Crosshairs”. Press the “A” pod down twice. The screen should read “Select Temp Scale”. Press the “B” pod down to rev eal the current scale. Press the “A” pod to switch between °F and °C. If no button is pressed for a short period of time, the change will be saved and the “Select Temp Scale” will disappear from the screen.

4.0 OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

4.1 PYROMETER

4.1.1 The pyrometer is a noncontact temperature measurement feature that allows firefighters to estimate the surface temperature of objects from a remote location. When the pyrometer is installed, the internal view finder will be equipped with small crosshairs in the center of the screen. To measure the temperature of an object, place the crosshairs on the center of the object. The approximate surface temperature of the object is display ed on the bottom right corner of the view finder , and also tr ansmitted to a remote monitor when used in conjunction with the internal transmitter.

The Pyrometer measures the temperature of an area one foot in diameter to ev ery 30 feet of distance. For example, if the object is 90 feet away, a 3 foot diameter is used to determine the temperature. If the object is 7.5 feet away, the diameter is only 3 inches. The further away the object, the more ambient air influences the temperature reading. The readout is in graduations of appro ximately 4oF or 2oC.

4.2 VIDEO MIX (see Illustration 1)

4.2.1 The Video Mix option is a combination of a thermal and video image. The Video Mix r atio is user settable betw een 80% and 20%.

4.2.2 To adjust its setting, place the camera upside down with the LCD screen facing you. Loosen the cam-lock f astener b y pulling up on the butterfly shaped handle until it is perpendicular to the battery compartment. Turn the handle toward you until the camlock hook separates from the latch plate. Open battery compartment lid. Remove battery if present.

4.2.3 Plug the power cord to the e xternal charger. Remov e the dust cap from the external charging jack on the top side of the camera (1). Line up the charger plug with the jack using the guide. With very little force, slide the plug into jack (2). Screw the locking ring down. Plug the e xternal charger into an AC outlet. Turn the camera on by pushing the red button.

4.2.4 Locate pod “D” inside the battery compartment and using a jewelers screwdriv er, adjust the mixture to your desired setting (3). Test the setting by pushing and holding down the black button.

4.3 REVERSE POLARITY

4.3.1 The re v erse polarity option changes the heat signature from white hot to black hot. Provides greater clarity and definition to the scene. Blac k-hot or white-hot is indicated on the video displa y. P olarity is transmitted to the video receiver .

4.4 PISTOL GRIP HANDLE

4.4.1 To install the pistol grip handle, line up the handle with the three threaded inserts and use the three screws to secure the handle to the camera. Use the supplied w ashers on the screws .

4.4.2 To use the handle, place your hand through the wrist strap and grip firmly.

4.5 SURVEY OR TRANSMITTERS

4.5.1 CONNECTING THE VIDEO-LINK PLUS.

4.5.1.1 The VIDEO-LINK PLUS transmitter connects to the side rail connector on the left side of the Surveyor camera. You must line up the side rail connector it can only go in one way. DO NOT FORCE.

4.5.1.2 Connect the 8 inch di-pole antenna to the VIDEOLINK PLUS Transmitter.

4.5.1.3 Remove the cap from the 4 way wire connector on the camera.

4.5.1.4 Connect the VIDEOLINK PLUS Transmitter to the Surveyor using the 4 w ay wire connection located below the view finder, toward the back of the Surveyor .

4.5.1.5 Turn the Surveyor ON - this automatically turns on the VIDEO-LINK PLUS.

4.5.2 CONNECTING THE DUALCHANNEL 2.4

4.5.2.1 Slide the transmitter onto the side rail on the left hand hide of the camera.You must line up the side rail connector - it can only go in one wa y. DO NOT FORCE.

4.5.2.2 Remove the cap (if present) off the 4 pin connector of the camera.

4.5.2.3 Attach the Transmitter’s cable to the 4 pin camera connector by lining up the slot in the transmitter’s connector with the rail of the camera’s connector. Be sure NOT to force the connection.

For receiver set-up and operation, see the appr opriate

wireless communication manual.

5.0 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

5.1 GENERAL INSPECTION AFTER EACH USE NOTE: The thermal imaging camera should be tested before

each use.

5.1.1 Inspect the camera, batteries and optional transmitter for structural, heat and/or chemical damage. Cameras with signs of damage should be taken out of service and returned to the factory for repair. (Call ISI customer service at 888-474-7233 for a return authorization number.)

5.1.2 Inspect side strap, wrist strap and nec kstr ap along with neckstrap clip and “D” ring for damage and/or fraying. If any strap is fray ed or damaged, replace before next use. Check that all screws are tight.

5.1.2.1 To replace side strap, using the proper torx driver, remove the two scre ws and w ashers. Attach the new side strap and secure in place with the washer and screw.

5.1.3 Inspect visor and front bumper for cr acks , rips or wear. Special attention should be given to the areas used for side str ap connection.

5.1.4 Inspect the battery compartment gasket for crac ks and/or misalignment. Replace bef ore next use if cracks are present.

5.1.5 Check that warning labels are intact and legible.

5.1.6 Inspect charging port for visible damage. Ensure dust cover is attached.

5.1.7 Inspect pyrometer window for cracks.

5.2 PERIODIC INSPECTION

5.2.1 WEEKLY INSPECTION

5.2.1.1 Inspect battery charger for proper operation and LED indicators. (See battery charger manual for details .) Check charger contact points for corrosion or damage .

5.2.1.2 Inspect all batteries for damage, leakage , and corrosion, and for damage to the contacts.

5.3 BATTER Y MAINTENANCE

5.3.1 INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGING

5.3.1.1 Place battery in camera (see section 3.1).

5.3.1.2 Plug the power cord to the external charger. Remov e the dust cap from the camera charging jack. Line up the charger plug with the jack. With very little force, slide the plug into the jack. Screw the plug down. Plug the e xternal charger into an AC outlet. Depending on the existing battery power lev el and the age of the battery, a full charge will take between 3 to 5 hours. The LED light on the camera will be solid red while charging and solid green while cooling down. When the battery has been fully charged, the LED light will flash between red and green.

5.3.2 EXTERNAL BA TTER Y CHARGING

5.3.2.1 All new batteries must be fully charged before first use. A normal battery will take between three to five hours to charge. Simply place battery in the charger, chec k to see the green light is on, and allow to fully charge.

NOTE: A fully or partially charged battery will indicate “empty” when first put into charger. Time to register or fully charge will depend upon the amount of charge in battery when first placed onto the charger.

5.3.2.2 It is not recommended that a battery be left in the camera when not in use unless it is being externally charged for the battery will drain more rapidly than if stored outside of the camera.

5.3.3 BATTER Y REFRESHING

5.3.3.1 To refresh the battery , simply place on the charger and push the refresh button. The yello w light should be on to indicate the refresh cycles. A complete refresh should take a minimum of eight to ten hours.

5.3.2.2 Refreshing of batteries should take place about every three to six months depending upon usage. When a noticeable diff erence in time perf ormance is apparent on fully charged batteries, a refresh of the battery(s) is recommended.

NOTE: Please read the battery charger manual included with the camera for additional inf ormation.

5.4 CLEANING

5.4.1 CAMERA HOUSING

5.4.1.1 To clean the camera housing use a medium bristle brush or sponge and a mild non-detergent dishwashing soap. Do not use bleach or any other compound containing chlorine.

5.4.2 OPTICAL LENS & PYROMETER WINDO W

5.4.2.1 To clean the optical lens use lens paper and photography g rade lens cleaner av ailab le at your local camer a store. Do not use paper towels or any other abrasiv e material f or they will scratch the lens.

6.0 WARRANTY

International Safety Instruments, Inc. w arrants this product to the original owner to be free of def ects in material and workmanship for one y ear from the date of purchase. ISI’s obligation under this warr anty is limited to the replacement or repair, at ISI’s option, of any proven defective part if returned to ISI in Lawrenceville, GA, or an authorized distrib utor . Shipping charges shall be prepaid by the owner . Upon inspection, ISI will repair all products that prove to ha v e been def ectiv e from normal use and service.

This warranty does not apply to equipment malfunction or damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, or abuse of the equipment including, but not limited to , pow er surges , o ver exposure to heat, defective power supply, abnormal wear and tear or other perils outside the design tolerances of the system. In addition, this warranty does not apply to elastomer or rubber components since they can be adversely affected by undue e xposure to heat, sun, water, ozone, or other deteriorative elements. The decision as to what constitutes normal use shall be made solely by ISI.

To maintain this warranty, the purchaser must perform maintenance and inspections as prescribed in the operation and maintenance manual which shall include prompt replacement or repair of defective parts. This warranty is expressed in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and all other obligations and liabilities on ISI’ s part. ISI neither assumes nor authorizes any other firm or person to assume on ISI’s behalf any liability in any wa y connected to the sale of ISI Products .

Batteries, battery charger, and cables are cov ered b y separ ate manufacturer’s warranties and are not covered b y this ISI w arranty.

A TTENTION

By order of the United States Department of Commerce Bureau of Export Control, this Thermal Imaging Camera may not be shipped or hand carried outside the borders of the owner’s home country without first obtaining the proper export license from their respective government department or the United States Department of Commerce. Violation of this warning may result in fine or imprisonment according to the United States Export Administration Regulations, 15 CFR, Parts 730-774.

INTERNATIONAL SAFETY INSTRUMENTS, INC.

922 Hurricane Shoals Road Lawrenceville, GA 30043

770-962-2552 888-ISI-SAFE (toll free) FAX 770-963-2797

www.intsafety.com E-Mail: info@intsafety.com

Thermal Imaging System

SURVEYOR

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